Minnesota Check In

[pinoyplaya]

Anyone wanna have an opticoat party this weekend? XD

A few BRZs/FRSs opticoating in one location XD

Also, would you recommend machine polishing? I was thinking of just hand polishing since the car is new. I dont have any machine polisher

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Anyone wanna have an opticoat party this weekend? XD

A few BRZs/FRSs opticoating in one location XD

Also, would you recommend machine polishing? I was thinking of just hand polishing since the car is new. I dont have any machine polisher

I personally polished with a DA polisher. Hand polishing would just take to long and not do as good a job in my opinion.

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by neutron256

I personally polished with a DA polisher. Hand polishing would just take to long and not do as good a job in my opinion.

Mind if I rent your polisher? XD

[ayau]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Spotted BRZ WRB in University Way on my drive home from work. Also drove my WRB BRZ. Was at around 5:00 PM today XD

Whose car was that?

That was me. Just like last time.

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by ayau

That was me. Just like last time.

Oh hey! Did you see me? LOL.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Oh hey! Did you see me? LOL.

Ya I did. I was about to high beam you but it was too late.

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by ayau

Ya I did. I was about to high beam you but it was too late.

LOL. Thats the first time I've spotted a BRZ or FRS on the road.

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Mind if I rent your polisher? XD

Here you go. Pretty much the same one I have and it's on sale. Not exactly high quality but it does the job and way better then polishing by hand.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-...her-90219.html

I love a harbor freight when I need to pickup a tool and quality isn't that much of a factor.

Make sure you use a clearcoat safe polish.

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by neutron256

Here you go. Pretty much the same one I have and it's on sale. Not exactly high quality but it does the job and way better then polishing by hand.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-...her-90219.html

I love a harbor freight when I need to pickup a tool and quality isn't that much of a factor.

Make sure you use a clearcoat safe polish.

Um... WTF? Thats really cheap.

Do you have a link of the clearcoat polish?

Do I need to purchase a specific pad or the one that comes with it ok?
I've never done any detailing before... nor have I even washed my car with the proper tools. XD Any help would be appreciated

[ayau]

I'd suggest just paying for a professional detailed unless you want to spend hours reading.

Check out this guy. He has a lot of good reviews and is from mn.

http://Raskysautodetailing.com/

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by ayau

I'd suggest just paying for a professional detailed unless you want to spend hours reading.

Check out this guy. He has a lot of good reviews and is from mn.

http://Raskysautodetailing.com/

Yea i tried calling them over and over and it just goes to voicemail. I hate him now. Didnt even call back!

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Um... WTF? Thats really cheap.

Do you have a link of the clearcoat polish?

Do I need to purchase a specific pad or the one that comes with it ok?
I've never done any detailing before... nor have I even washed my car with the proper tools. XD Any help would be appreciated

Yep wouln't hold up if you were detailing professionally but good enough for the occasional home detailing job.

It will probably come with some pads but I suggest picking some microfiber ones up. They have them at any autoparts store.

For polish I don't think there is that much difference but like I said make sure it's clearcoat safe. And make sure you follow Opticoat's prep instruction. It's critical that after you polish you remove any residue.

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by neutron256

Yep wouln't hold up if you were detailing professionally but good enough for the occasional home detailing job.

It will probably come with some pads but I suggest picking some microfiber ones up. They have them at any autoparts store.

For polish I don't think there is that much difference but like I said make sure it's clearcoat safe. And make sure you follow Opticoat's prep instruction. It's critical that after you polish you remove any residue.

Yea I was thinking of doing the process in order:

1. Wash car throughly, rinse and dry with microfiber towels.
2. Polish (machine)
3. Wash car again, rinse, and dry with microfiber towels
4. Wipedown with 15-20% IPA
5. Inspect throughly to see if anything is missed
6. Apply opticoat if everything is good.

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

Yea I was thinking of doing the process in order:

1. Wash car throughly, rinse and dry with microfiber towels.
2. Polish (machine)
3. Wash car again, rinse, and dry with microfiber towels
4. Wipedown with 15-20% IPA
5. Inspect throughly to see if anything is missed
6. Apply opticoat if everything is good.

I suggest using a claybar after washing.